Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Education
• A third level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Community Development or Communications

Experience
• At least five years’ marketing experience, ideally in a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience of working in the charity sector, particularly with regard recruiting volunteers, is advantageous
• Experience in a similar role is highly advantageous
• Ability to act as an adviser to Senior Managers on all aspects of marketing activity
• Experience in developing and rolling out online and in-person marketing activities
• Advance knowledge of innovative marketing solutions
• Preferable to demonstrate experience across marketing disciplines, including sales, advertising, social media and event management.
• Understanding of the principles of risk management and compliance.

Skills
• The ability to market the organisation – build a positive image of what volunteering with SVP is about and the benefits people can gain from becoming a member.
• An ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders and to manage on-going working relationships and work plans
• Ability to influence a range of diverse stakeholders, while remaining focused on a set of clear objectives.
• Decisive in formulating and implementing solutions in line with organisation plans
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal skills and administration skills
• Involvement with driving a change management initiative
• Results driven, experience managing multiple projects in a busy environment
• Persuasive communication skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in interpersonal situations, both internally and externally to the organisation
• A clear ability to work in a charity related environment, within a member-led organisation, dealing with multiple priorities that require strong project management, process mapping and application and decision-making capabilities.
• Possesses well developed active listening skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to high levels of customer service.
• Demonstrate ability to handle challenging and volatile situations effectively.
• Excellent IT, numerical and event management skills.

Knowledge
• Knowledge of SVP and the Society’s Mission and Values
• Knowledge of needs and issues of those living in poverty and disadvantaged.
• Good working knowledge of best practice in volunteer management and engagement

Travel
• It is essential that the job holder has a full and valid driver’s licence and has access to their own vehicle.
 

Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found via www.svp.ie/careers

​If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please go to www.svp.ie/careers

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

​PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this ​position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.

​SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer